October 2011

Top pension ranking elusive

The Netherlands retains its number one ranking in the third Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index, but the elusive A-grade is yet to be achieved by any country measured in the index.

Amanda WhiteOctober 12, 2011

Japanese fund pours assets into equities market

The world’s largest fund, the Government Pension Investment Fund, Japan, has substantially increased its allocation to international equities in the past year, moving more than $31.8 billion of assets into offshore equities in the year to June.

Amanda WhiteOctober 12, 2011

Investor Profile

ATP says its investment strategy is ready for however the world turns

As many investors face the current uncertainty gripping world markets, ATP chief investment officer Henrik Jepsen says the Danish fund is well positioned to handle the current volatility.

SAM RILEYOctober 5, 2011

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CalSTRS’ governance work recognised

Without full proxy access on the corporate ballot, broader shareholder activity such as majority vote and compensation alignment are set back, according to corporate governance director at CalSTRS, Anne Sheehan, who together with chief executive, Jack Ehnes, has been named on the National Association of Company Directors’ list of 100 most influential corporate governance leaders.

Amanda WhiteOctober 5, 2011